[Q] Problems With CMB command prompt. HELPPP

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Hi i'm having a problem trying to get my evo shift Perm Rooted. There's like 4 different guides that i've found on how To root an Evo or even more specifically the Shift. I've followed all these guides and still no luck.

I already have my phone Temp Rooted through VISIONary, my problem happens when I have to go to the CMB (Command Prompt)

8. Next, Open the command prompt (Start > Run > type "cmd") and paste the following...
Code:

cd C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools

Hit enter, and type the following...
Code:

adb

If adb runs you're golden. Type this...
Code:

adb shell

Hit enter, you will see this...
Code:

$

Now type...
Code:

su


I make it to where I need to type in adb shell and what it says is adb server is out of date. killing... *daemon started successfully*
Then it shows the $ sign.
What i'm supposed to do now is type su

Then when I do it says su: permission denied

This is where i'm lost at. I followed everybody's instructions perfectly but cant move on till I get pass this... Can anyone help me please?

Thank you

What Android version are you on?
2.2 ?
2.3.3 ?
2.3.4 ?

Check the permissions under properties of adb.exe (right-click adb.exe and select properties) in your sdk/platform-tools folder. Make sure it is allowed to run as a program.

Originally Posted by prboy1969

What Android version are you on?
2.2 ?
2.3.3 ?
2.3.4 ?

2.2
Is that good or bad? Should I upgrade?

Originally Posted by sparksco

Check the permissions under properties of adb.exe (right-click adb.exe and select properties) in your sdk/platform-tools folder. Make sure it is allowed to run as a program.

I have a Windows XP So when I go to properties the best I can do is Run it as an older version in compatibility mode? I'll still try it out to see if any older version works

*edit, tried and didnt work

Originally Posted by tmb04

2.2
Is that good or bad? Should I upgrade?

NO DO NOT UPGRADE!!! If your on 2.2 it's very easy. Just download and use THIS TOOL. It will do it all for you. Just connect the device via USB Cable, and choose charge only. Extract the Zip file that you downloaded onto your desktop, and run the program. Then click the ROOT Button. Make sure your Anti-Virus and Firewall are disabled before you start. Then just follow the Prompts. When it's all done go to the Play Store ( Android Market ) download Rom Manager Free. Open up Rom Manager follow the prompts to Flash CWM Recovery. That's it your Rooted with a Custom Recovery.

Originally Posted by prboy1969

NO DO NOT UPGRADE!!! If your on 2.2 it's very easy. Just download and use THIS TOOL. It will do it all for you. Just connect the device via USB Cable, and choose charge only. Extract the Zip file that you downloaded onto your desktop, and run the program. Then click the ROOT Button. Make sure your Anti-Virus and Firewall are disabled before you start. Then just follow the Prompts. When it's all done go to the Play Store ( Android Market ) download Rom Manager Free. Open up Rom Manager follow the prompts to Flash CWM Recovery. That's it your Rooted with a Custom Recovery.

I downloaded what you said, I run the program and disable the firewall, I clicked on Root and it says "Error running ADB try again"

I know that means I probably did something wrong in an earlier step but still unaware where I messed up at.

Originally Posted by tmb04

I downloaded what you said, I run the program and disable the firewall, I clicked on Root and it says "Error running ADB try again"

I know that means I probably did something wrong in an earlier step but still unaware where I messed up at.

You need adb working... In order for adb to work you need to have android debugging checked under Settings > Applications > Development on your phone. It's not enabled by default on Sense roms so you'll need to make sure it's enabled and turned on.

Ok I made it past the part I was stuck at. Rooted my phone, downloaded ROM manager, clicked on Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, and before it finishes it says " An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands! "

I'm sorry for asking for so much help but I'm not trying to mess anything up

Originally Posted by tmb04

Ok I made it past the part I was stuck at. Rooted my phone, downloaded ROM manager, clicked on Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, and before it finishes it says " An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands! "

I'm sorry for asking for so much help but I'm not trying to mess anything up

All good about asking questions. When the message pops up asking for SuperUser Permission, you have to click yes. Otherwise it will not run.